DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF DOLPHIN-STYLE THERMAL CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT: Part II

Authors

  • Jozsef Gedeon

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Design, Training, Coaching

Abstract

Single and four-cell- thermal traverses in dolphin flight have been calculated. Dynamic treatment of the problem was made possible by the use of a flnite element method employing three types of path elements. Results have been analysed by calculating the value of the energy gain coefficient and by making comparisons with ideallzed 'square' thermal crossings in glide and speed performances. Results obtalned so far seen to reconmend the described flight technlque.

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (1974)

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